A r c h i v e d   I n f o r m a t i o n

1. Program Title: Cooperative Demonstration Program

(Correctional Education)

(CFDA 84.199D)

2. Project Title: Nebraska Project Worklink

3. Award Number: Vl99D20085

4. Project Director: Marlene Rhodus

Awardee: Metropolitan Community College

Address: P.O. Box 3777

Omaha, Nebraska 68103-0777

Telephone: (402) 449-8312

FAX: (402) 449-8483

PROJECT MANAGER: Dr. Shirley Henry

Address: same as above

Telephone: (402) 449-8496

5. Funds By Federal: FY 1992 $ 199,239

Fiscal Year: Other Federal: $

Non-Federal: FY 1992 $ 103,200

Total Funds: $ 302,439

Federal Funds: 66 percent of total funds

6. Award Period: October 1, 1992 - September 30, 1993

7. Federal Project Carolyn Fuqua, Office of Correctional Ed Officer: (202) 205-562l

8.Objectives: To provide the transition of incarcerated juveniles and adults from correctional facilities into communities and jobs via pre-employment training. To provide career counseling, vocational education, family and community agency involvement, and academic tutoring.

9. Procedures: Through this project, the Nebraska Department of Corrections and participating community colleges will create a working relationship within the Nebraska Correctional Services adult facilities providing the opportunity for inmates to build the competencies needed for a successful transition to the outside.

10.Outcomes/Results/Products: Over 3 years, to provide 1440 participants educational assessment, career/educational planning, job skills, literacy training and transition support. To evaluate, document, and disseminate the impact of the program model and its components. Publications and mailings will be disseminated.

11.Educational Level: Adult

12. Target Population(s): Incarcerated adults

13. Estimated Number of Trainees: 360 (first year) 1440 over 3 years

14. Partner(s): Nebraska Department of Corrections, Central Community College, Southeast Community College.